At the Vanuatu Women’s Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Coordinator, Ms Merilyn Tahi, met with volunteers and staff, and were briefed on women’s empowerment programs
At the Prime Minister’s Office, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, the Honourable Sato Kilman.
The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr Sebastian Larapia, met with students and teachers at Lenakel Harbour View Primary School.
The Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Program Director, Ms Inga Mepham, met with representatives of CARE Australia and received a brief on Australia’s response efforts following Cyclone Pam.
At Lenakel Hospital, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Acting Administrator, Mr Lui Naling, met with medical staff and viewed Australian funded medical programs and infrastructure refurbishments
On Wednesday 1 July 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Canberra Survey Corps Association, Lieutenant Colonel Robert McHenry (Retd), attended the Centenary of the Royal Australian Survey Corps Wreathlaying Ceremony.
At Bauerfield Airport, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a welcome ceremony to commence their visit to Vanuatu.
At the State House, Port Vila, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove met with the President of Vanuatu, His Excellency Mr Baldwin Jacobson Lonsdale.
On Tuesday 30 June 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chairman, Council for the Order of Australia, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retd) and the Chief Executive Officer, Aspen Medical, Mr Bruce Armstrong.
At the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the National President, Major Earle Jennings AM RFD (Retd), attended the Second National Service Scheme 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony at which Their Excellencies laid a wreath and the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.